Sanitary science applied to buildings and public works / [Henry Adams].

  • Adams, Henry, 1846-1935.
Date:
1926
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    CONTENTS Section I. ELEMENTARY PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY . Chapter I. The principles of hydrostatics, hydraulics, and pneumatics—The composition of air and water—The diffusion and movement of gases and liquids—The velocity and discharge of liquids and gases through pipes and orifices Chapter II. Porosity — Capillarity — Absorptivity — Per¬ meability—Definition of vacuum—Action of siphon— Principle of suction—The construction of lift and force pumps and hydraulic rams ...... Chapter III. Production and transmission of heat, and effects of heat on solids, liquids, and gases . Chapter IV. Elementary chemistry .... Chapter V. Meteorological instruments, their construction, adjustment, and reading ...... Section II. LOCAL CONDITIONS. Chapter VI. Aspect, elevation—Hill, plain, and valley— Distance from sea—Influence of surrounding objects— Winds, rainfall, humidity—Soil and subsoil, and its drainage—Pollution of soil—Sanitary precautions as to healthiness of site—Ground air and ground water and their pollution ........ Section III. AIR, LIGHTING AND WARMING . Chapter VII. Air movements—Sources of pollution—Prin¬ ciples of ventilation—Air space and quantity required— Methods of, and appliances for, ventilation—Ventilation of public buildings, hospitals, schools, factories, dwelling- houses, etc. • • • • • Chapter VIII. Over-crowding on space and in buildings_ Air space surrounding buildings—Angle of daylight illu¬ mination Methods of artificial lighting, advantages and disadvantages—Size and position of windows Chapter IX. Warming buildings by open fire, stove, hot water, steam, hot air . PAGE I 3 H 22 28 33 43 45 5i 53 60 67